#0120 Ciudad Cariari

This gorgeous Colonial home is perfect for those who know and cherish exquisite tastes. The moment you enter this home you are immersed in luxury. Inside and out, elegantly appointed and carefully designed finishing's remind of the European style/tradition that is so evident. A semi-spiral staircase greets you and sets the relaxing mood of this house filled by many large, airy rooms, and just as many unusual nooks and crannies.

The lower level is divided into separate areas which include a living room, dining room, sitting rooms, indoor/outdoor terraces, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, two car garage, and yes, the ever impressive fountain surrounded by lush tropical gardens leaving one with the feeling of having just stepped into another world. Love at first sight!

Everywhere leads to, or from, the gardens. A Spanish fountain center pieces a variety of carefully chosen shrubs, colorful flowers, and a citrus bearing tree. Hummingbirds find their way here adding to the tropical harmony, and an additional, large covered recreational patio offers a great place for partying or just spending hours in the hammock gauging the passing breezes.

Climbing the spiral stairs opens another world for the homeowner, boasting a huge master suite with designer bath, and 4 bedrooms with their own private baths. The upper foyer has enough open space to serve as an second living room offering a remarkable variety of uniquely angled glimpses of this luxurious setting, abundant in tropical hardwood, open-beamed, ceilings.

The 'pleasing to the eye' and bright kitchen is set off from all the downstairs activity, but yet is still part of it with a large open widow looking out through the den, the terrace and into the back gardens. An opened door leads to a large pantry, a long work area covered by skylights, and the side gardens. Consistent with the home, decorative tiles highlight these areas as well. Even the approaching driveway is an inspiration, with ample 'off-the-street' parking, and a gracefully landscaped lawn that showcases the unpretentious and elegantly designed entrance.

The Cariari Championship Golf Course and country club is a short five minute drive from the home. This golf course was Costa Rica's first 18 hole attraction and is still considered one of the best courses in all of Central America. Ciudad Cariari features it's own convenience stores, restaurants and casinos. It is strategically located for visits to the best of shopping centers, just 10 minutes to the International the airport, easy access to the Central Pacific beaches and Guanacaste, yet still it is only 15 minutes out of San Jose.

With the 'closeness' proximity to so many amenities, besides being the perfect home, this lovely property offers the new owner an excellent opportunity to own and operate a small Bed & Breakfast.

This tranquil community is a top quality child-friendly location with tree-lined streets, pre-planned playgrounds and a variety of lovely homes. Security is excellent with a gated entrance and 24 hour guard. Designed for tropical living, this home is nestled within a friendly ambience for toddlers, teenagers and international retirees as well, and yet set-off by a world of its own.